SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. MSI H991

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and MSI H991. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. MSI H991 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 300 g MSI H991 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than MSI H991.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB +/- 3dB MSI H991 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -47 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI H991
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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